Hello Hikers!
Hope you enjoyed the muggy weekend and got some hiking in. Looks like there’s still some chance of thunderstorms through Monday, but hopefully after that we’ll have some normal uneventful weather conducive to hiking.
The rescue count continues to mount at Cedar Creek Falls and Three Sisters Waterfall. Last Monday alone, there were seven calls to emergency services, and on Wednesday, 2 9-year old girls were airlifted out while hiking with a YMCA group who had been warned against doing the hike by a volunteer at the trailhead. During the summer, both of the falls are generally dry and the pools are filled with a lovely algae green funk. I recommend doing these hikes in winter or early spring.
Friday is the 4th of July! Enjoy the fireworks from the top of Volcan Mountain on the Fireworks from the Summit Hike. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the many fireworks displays from around San Diego County from the Volcan Mountain summit. Join Park Attendant Bill Augustus in discussions on the history and geography of the area. We will arrive at the summit just as the sun sets to enjoy the coastal views. Around 9:00 PM, we can enjoy the many fireworks displays from around the County. We will be on the summit for about an hour before the fireworks start, so bring a jacket, water and a snack. We will hike back down to the staging area in the dark so please bring a fully charged flash light. Check out the San Diego County Parks & Recreation Program Guide for more information, or visit our Events Page to find even more upcoming hikes and activities.
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